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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 360.25 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 360.25 and 174.02 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 360.25 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/360.25 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 360.25 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 62,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,688.47/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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